tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75006773730090152442024-03-12T23:12:37.804-05:00Art and Stitch Artwork and Musings by Judy HartmanJudy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.comBlogger927125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-6886430168832613592024-02-23T15:23:00.008-05:002024-02-23T15:35:58.723-05:00Joy in Creating<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Its been quite a while since my last post, but I've been busy trying different ways to use fabric, trims and embroidery. At one point, I was creating textile backgrounds with lace and embroidery and then adding lace and ribbon embroidered flowers on top. I think this creates a pretty effect and it's enjoyable to just create backgrounds and then later decide what to put on them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHR0XYpfzQqmZM0mQoVGuehkR1eixlj38QEcI0cHkKPC9YRy3dyl1ktlN2M50ZRtm4Ko97l_fV0itLImnD3Ahw8iJmlNMWfJiDrZpBpi0keSMAkeZJEXpXgyCFMfFe6VANHzwTg4L2LSFxukvYLdCc_wZ_oIv1Auq1Ge7LHowUPBxiJsnW7tMa2QjiBI/s3024/IMG_0766.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXHR0XYpfzQqmZM0mQoVGuehkR1eixlj38QEcI0cHkKPC9YRy3dyl1ktlN2M50ZRtm4Ko97l_fV0itLImnD3Ahw8iJmlNMWfJiDrZpBpi0keSMAkeZJEXpXgyCFMfFe6VANHzwTg4L2LSFxukvYLdCc_wZ_oIv1Auq1Ge7LHowUPBxiJsnW7tMa2QjiBI/w371-h400/IMG_0766.jpeg" width="371" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This girl with her red cap and ceramic brooch was a long project which I enjoyed. It involved a lot of embroidery with simple stitches and the brooch was an earring I purchased in Ireland many years ago. After I lost its mate, I could never bear to throw it out, so I was happy to find a serendipitous use for it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I really do love to draw and stitch faces and hope to do more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDSHZuel8lV4WZTAk8G2NAVxTOtyNdhw416DIGXK23cLB-k7C2u07ppE9fsjMDFvtPLHwUT1tcZjkWRb9OfObikG9G9Iz-yqH7yY3MDS_5yNcrwObhs6oOA2TsSGb2wwj9nTFlgQoxN1ieYuhht7IjPWuQy8junavzrrmh1_8O-AfhJUHidkaq7K3gBM/s3024/CC3A4DD0-9819-4C74-B0B1-EEFFDA8625A1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRDSHZuel8lV4WZTAk8G2NAVxTOtyNdhw416DIGXK23cLB-k7C2u07ppE9fsjMDFvtPLHwUT1tcZjkWRb9OfObikG9G9Iz-yqH7yY3MDS_5yNcrwObhs6oOA2TsSGb2wwj9nTFlgQoxN1ieYuhht7IjPWuQy8junavzrrmh1_8O-AfhJUHidkaq7K3gBM/w400-h400/CC3A4DD0-9819-4C74-B0B1-EEFFDA8625A1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And, of course, I've made more little landscapes, mostly for cards I've been sending out. I don't think I'll ever stop making landscapes - I have a large stash of "landscape fabrics" - but I want to create some more complex compositions and include houses and maybe people. I'm not great at planning things out ahead of time. I usually just gather fabrics and place them down and cut out hills and flowers. However I had to laugh at myself recently when I realized I was repeating the same boring hills and one tree over and over on several cards. Next time I'll try drawing out a design and adding a house and a path, at least!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgou_EAta57hgHoDzcdbig3lzzOOsmD7zloBuXgH7lcvh_yEqOl89dVsY6Y2buyYrVgOO5lle0f41qGPgM6yhHjh4DioI0DAT_12ksmLb_K1nKNT0QS3_expVlC835unwRgpwrR2OEZSUDZOlNnlmPngIGSKatEln57F22JvVS-NbKC8lmNLPhywzNxo5c/s3024/IMG_1624.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgou_EAta57hgHoDzcdbig3lzzOOsmD7zloBuXgH7lcvh_yEqOl89dVsY6Y2buyYrVgOO5lle0f41qGPgM6yhHjh4DioI0DAT_12ksmLb_K1nKNT0QS3_expVlC835unwRgpwrR2OEZSUDZOlNnlmPngIGSKatEln57F22JvVS-NbKC8lmNLPhywzNxo5c/w400-h400/IMG_1624.jpeg" width="400" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMuf9F_WjNdhczI-bycM6RpyivrX4Y6eQw1MovksNSXzdb5UiYq9MjUSs0j_ZjuSOpbFZ7d7C0Q4apXsfGLNjgLGwtRRao_wGGQScJm6olxhAJ6xl_lZfzqlJjIYgCTM8wAuz1g-r81vnCzpFVpLCfVDB-FfV5VtSQ2INkIXuNGRgsT78FADJk1edhwo/s3024/IMG_1629.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVMuf9F_WjNdhczI-bycM6RpyivrX4Y6eQw1MovksNSXzdb5UiYq9MjUSs0j_ZjuSOpbFZ7d7C0Q4apXsfGLNjgLGwtRRao_wGGQScJm6olxhAJ6xl_lZfzqlJjIYgCTM8wAuz1g-r81vnCzpFVpLCfVDB-FfV5VtSQ2INkIXuNGRgsT78FADJk1edhwo/w400-h400/IMG_1629.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: left;">Something I'd like to get into this year is experimenting with collage, with fabric, paper and paint. I guess you would say mixed media! I am entering into this unexplored territory with a great deal of uncertainty, but I did a tiny bit of it with this star which I made at the beginning of the year. </p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVadIqoPN5l0ryWpCKmato5Ic2gZCxvkhvEo3-OaWi8k9HsNfli5Ta9gFVmCjJdd-fMGG_oygc38MRKjvepdgHxoU1fHq9LoqxNVHXHEEw4KczFV3Q9nkqRagvmJghIxFtZT455QeRprd_Y7s7CjKFG6-68wEVqF1-vVfyM7iSuq1uAx4ds-9hjaK4j4/s2759/IMG_1366.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2759" data-original-width="2745" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggVadIqoPN5l0ryWpCKmato5Ic2gZCxvkhvEo3-OaWi8k9HsNfli5Ta9gFVmCjJdd-fMGG_oygc38MRKjvepdgHxoU1fHq9LoqxNVHXHEEw4KczFV3Q9nkqRagvmJghIxFtZT455QeRprd_Y7s7CjKFG6-68wEVqF1-vVfyM7iSuq1uAx4ds-9hjaK4j4/w393-h406/IMG_1366.jpeg" width="393" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've grown used to posting my artistic efforts, both good and bad, on Instagram (@judyhartman_artandstitch) in the last few years. But I really miss the 'good old days' of blogging! It requires more effort to blog, but I made some wonderful friends through my blog over the years, beginning in 2006. Lately I've been enjoying a wonderful blog called <a href="joyful puttering.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Joyful Puttering</a> (joyfulputtering.blogspot.com) which is updated frequently and always features subjects I enjoy. Mary Ann Shupe shares a very positive and practical view of creativity and has inspired me to blog more often. So, thank you, Mary Ann! I hope I can follow through and become a regular blogger again!</div><p></p>Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-42639866158952946162023-06-17T10:24:00.003-05:002023-06-17T10:24:27.531-05:00New Horizons<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObmbhakcegKp0PZeMZbPZwIXgWycVkK73TyDeGjVq5DC7jMp92aOkHoB6b7Ey9tfFovLVp5lvKX-H_ZEfNsA-WDMHHcQA3L-PBvYjHrZyHJ0oiGOBamhzHTNf9_nr8AAgGfzUFHiuVuf6xDzgHotaDc6e-REf6X87kvl8ERc5M0r54Zlumg-Hc3gC/s3337/IMG_9133.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3337" data-original-width="2504" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObmbhakcegKp0PZeMZbPZwIXgWycVkK73TyDeGjVq5DC7jMp92aOkHoB6b7Ey9tfFovLVp5lvKX-H_ZEfNsA-WDMHHcQA3L-PBvYjHrZyHJ0oiGOBamhzHTNf9_nr8AAgGfzUFHiuVuf6xDzgHotaDc6e-REf6X87kvl8ERc5M0r54Zlumg-Hc3gC/w339-h452/IMG_9133.jpeg" width="339" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Here we are, another lovely summer, nearly a year after my last post here. I have changed the colors</span><span style="text-align: left;"> of my blog, and hope to write and post photos more often going forward.</span></p><p>This past year has been full of life lessons, most notably the preciousness of life. I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer last November. It had been 27 years since my first diagnosis, but was not a complete surprise, as breast cancer can be recurrent. I had many scans, was fortunate that the tumor in my sternum was found at all, had a fairly new type of radiation to zap it, and yesterday received the wonderful news that I am currently cancer free. I will be monitored for future metastases, but right now I can relax and enjoy my life, which I fully plan to do!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqpR6mVZ7GMQs6T1zExE1jrwY62W574yjy6-T1cwGX4s40j3yLgqROEgucb5hEGmjJpgwyz1RXjWZPtKMATtiUqi4KENrVKB9BruUOgTFmPIr0Vhf-yaYFDPiGUr2X0BgymIZg-LV6oC4dqVXE5x5Wx8MEEYZDpDERptfkK6xw5jxuBeBJewSMWT_r/s2764/IMG_9546.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2764" data-original-width="1977" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqpR6mVZ7GMQs6T1zExE1jrwY62W574yjy6-T1cwGX4s40j3yLgqROEgucb5hEGmjJpgwyz1RXjWZPtKMATtiUqi4KENrVKB9BruUOgTFmPIr0Vhf-yaYFDPiGUr2X0BgymIZg-LV6oC4dqVXE5x5Wx8MEEYZDpDERptfkK6xw5jxuBeBJewSMWT_r/w410-h516/IMG_9546.jpeg" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm still stitching away, making little pictures with cloth, as I've done for nearly 45 years. It seems like I gravitate toward making small things and I have a few ideas for future "makes", some possibly three dimensional. There are always new possibilities and I think I own enough fabric to create endless projects. However, too many choices are overwhelming and I'm working on cutting down on my stash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPi1KaN7WXcAdhib_nT7LvQD2sRhbIRHkAG45XWlZrxPcu6kFLH9oIHfF1pLifAJbtmRRSqegQFtT0vujAydELRPWmsMnqXzLti1RaaZ_bveyyxP73B0Re3PdO9sDEnWZHsrvKn83cmXW4Igyj9WUjsBKWkoKqBkE0X4G0UZfrc4oxtvdiIE-TvbGl/s2048/346871770_127533973624158_736788581746803502_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPi1KaN7WXcAdhib_nT7LvQD2sRhbIRHkAG45XWlZrxPcu6kFLH9oIHfF1pLifAJbtmRRSqegQFtT0vujAydELRPWmsMnqXzLti1RaaZ_bveyyxP73B0Re3PdO9sDEnWZHsrvKn83cmXW4Igyj9WUjsBKWkoKqBkE0X4G0UZfrc4oxtvdiIE-TvbGl/w615-h460/346871770_127533973624158_736788581746803502_n.jpeg" width="615" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Recently, we had a wonderful stay in a house on a lake in Maine with my husband's siblings and other family members - a lovely family reunion. This photo was taken by my sister-in-law Tracy and shows the grandeur of the sunrise over the lake. It was taken from the deck on the back of the house, which was the perfect place to sit and enjoy the beauty of the lake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's about it for now. I'm looking forward to a creative, peaceful summer and wish the same for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until next time...🌸🌿</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-29662019780670899342022-06-22T09:50:00.006-05:002022-06-22T09:52:04.868-05:00And Then Came Max!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently joined in an Instagram challenge called ICAD, that is, an index card a day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It involves making a daily index card sized piece of artwork. It's fun, but the problem is that it is DAILY!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some days I struggle with ideas, other days I do a slapdash job, but it is a good incentive to keep creating and, once in a while, a gem is produced. I have a stack of little pictures in a box, and that feels good, but I think I'll continue only until the end of June instead of the end of July, which is how long the challenge goes. And while I'm talking about artwork, I really appreciated the comments on my last post. Thank you Michelle, Sharon, Anne and Helen. Your encouragement meant a lot to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGlHPSVnK8fMxrSH-RM4dG8hLmB0JYpIyOleP46SDjlUk985cc_4DSacj1VenckC60LXmITnIRzJ4HprOYicOHhAamEn6aV41Q_GDV-Tda-cnzzJWDyThyE-aGQ1RWVj6xXRRRiebm4CW2_-TNXPrm9wUrbldHrZxrMYAW6VX5tLZ_IvsFvVh6xF2/s3024/C05FE699-3EF1-4AA1-B56A-62CDB4B89848.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGlHPSVnK8fMxrSH-RM4dG8hLmB0JYpIyOleP46SDjlUk985cc_4DSacj1VenckC60LXmITnIRzJ4HprOYicOHhAamEn6aV41Q_GDV-Tda-cnzzJWDyThyE-aGQ1RWVj6xXRRRiebm4CW2_-TNXPrm9wUrbldHrZxrMYAW6VX5tLZ_IvsFvVh6xF2/s320/C05FE699-3EF1-4AA1-B56A-62CDB4B89848.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Vkw6bWc8Hv9LKFncjyv9ZzFO2wMEPCun0qhHyMcGMP0YPAMCc5L6l6-jpF-QnGekmSoxclbyHUg_mOCdJNoAo1Wx0ANw5tHlTrOOiuGJ20VZKaEy1tqek8Fv55RxKoBRwEToJGnAhFyTHyhR9TRTyjtnegWUf7ZGlp9ARZvMrtdWtf7qUxcrwTmf/s3024/EDD6C125-22C8-4076-959B-6DAA02CD3400_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Vkw6bWc8Hv9LKFncjyv9ZzFO2wMEPCun0qhHyMcGMP0YPAMCc5L6l6-jpF-QnGekmSoxclbyHUg_mOCdJNoAo1Wx0ANw5tHlTrOOiuGJ20VZKaEy1tqek8Fv55RxKoBRwEToJGnAhFyTHyhR9TRTyjtnegWUf7ZGlp9ARZvMrtdWtf7qUxcrwTmf/s320/EDD6C125-22C8-4076-959B-6DAA02CD3400_1_201_a.heic" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6olOzrs3C7ekQiqSU59HAYUEJyQVA8Z3HHPun4JE5k2f4ADEcqAPPMkSNVGuQPOC0TD_W_eoX0J1ysrFEQkoBacEHoLVRS67CHBbxmThO5NuwUuD6sngNgknJmgotNIQWc0mU2RqOaagTNiW4kqwZ7M-MLD0N8PwgYn2TaPYoG2MK0tTCybsW4x-D/s4032/F3D6044C-6C6E-4CF6-A3ED-9352C091ED7F_1_201_a.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6olOzrs3C7ekQiqSU59HAYUEJyQVA8Z3HHPun4JE5k2f4ADEcqAPPMkSNVGuQPOC0TD_W_eoX0J1ysrFEQkoBacEHoLVRS67CHBbxmThO5NuwUuD6sngNgknJmgotNIQWc0mU2RqOaagTNiW4kqwZ7M-MLD0N8PwgYn2TaPYoG2MK0tTCybsW4x-D/s320/F3D6044C-6C6E-4CF6-A3ED-9352C091ED7F_1_201_a.heic" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other thing I wanted to write about is our new family member, Max the cat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjmuYvaPKYnWBh4ljgDeOmiqb1ZNDd4mWuyA_vbxOlHl3Fkb6ehqZm4sNuRzRl7CyFuZqp8qHYhxBxr8gCxBYuXgnVwW5wlyI0LoTowEnRkvRTlygiQKDIt2CTBbzshI7t0RcWGXuKBOil0STmCGUv-6Wu-9EscVnFGay3_dTi2JNOir3qCfS3K92/s4032/D379E2F9-0383-48B2-B7C9-946F0582730F.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSjmuYvaPKYnWBh4ljgDeOmiqb1ZNDd4mWuyA_vbxOlHl3Fkb6ehqZm4sNuRzRl7CyFuZqp8qHYhxBxr8gCxBYuXgnVwW5wlyI0LoTowEnRkvRTlygiQKDIt2CTBbzshI7t0RcWGXuKBOil0STmCGUv-6Wu-9EscVnFGay3_dTi2JNOir3qCfS3K92/w275-h368/D379E2F9-0383-48B2-B7C9-946F0582730F.heic" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This little guy is pretty amazing. He was brought into foster care in our local PAWS organization after being hit by a car. He had no chip and his owner couldn't be found. His injuries were so bad that he was nearly put down, but a kind vet took an interest in him and performed two surgeries on him - one on his back and the other on his hip. I have a friend who was his foster parent at the time and she sent me photos of him and how well he was recovering. She told me that he had a very sweet personality and she thought Bill and I would be a good fit for him. 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He did spend the first two nights under a bed, but since then he has made himself at home, stretching out everywhere, especially in our front window where he can see all the neighborhood goings on. (As I write this I can hear him snoring in the front window!) He is affectionate, loves to play, and keeps us entertained every day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And so, as we begin the lazy days of summer, we're happy with our new companion and looking forward to our 45th wedding anniversary in August. I'm also starting to plan some fabric pictures for an exhibit in October, put on by our local Arts Collaborative. It will be called "Creatures and Critters" - guess what kind of critters I'll be making?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope everyone who reads this has a wonderful summer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Hopefully I'll post again before it ends!❤️</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-72225629935334626912022-03-20T09:39:00.000-05:002022-03-20T09:39:25.808-05:00Striving for Simplicity<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMJ9TvDzBJzCntf1majSc89Pdmt03NM5QgAuKLfiPLDUWofK-Gd-JvnIenBTbfa9Vpp_BhNu5JOcltRGO41rK0D3Ir5XAY2XaYnIgcENhLy2n29OM1snywklMJRJu5WH-vvkj8fwXziwZ8rY8GaL_5JzjCalH_91XiA5wGZw9aKhleBIRnMas9P_im=s3672" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="600" data-original-height="2776" data-original-width="3672" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMJ9TvDzBJzCntf1majSc89Pdmt03NM5QgAuKLfiPLDUWofK-Gd-JvnIenBTbfa9Vpp_BhNu5JOcltRGO41rK0D3Ir5XAY2XaYnIgcENhLy2n29OM1snywklMJRJu5WH-vvkj8fwXziwZ8rY8GaL_5JzjCalH_91XiA5wGZw9aKhleBIRnMas9P_im=s600"/></a></div>
Over the years, I've made a lot of "arty" pieces - landscapes and some portraits in fabric. Being a member of an arts collaborative and participating in art shows, I felt that I needed to step up my game and produce more of this type of work. Also, on Instagram, I've put myself in a category of "artist", even though I would really prefer to make small things that are cute and whimsical. This has left me a bit confused and, lately, very blocked in terms of what to create next. I imagine doing some more naive art, simple applique pictures of houses and people and flowers and trees, with no concern about realism. I would like to try some fabric jewelry and little pictures on easels and maybe even some simple little dolls. I have time, more than enough materials and a pretty good imagination, so what's the problem? Time to take a baby step and try a little thing. Maybe a bird, possibly a bunny. Time to get moving!Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-31084623058422942832022-03-19T17:23:00.002-05:002022-03-19T17:49:30.845-05:00Beginning AnewI haven't posted here during the 2+ years of the Covid pandemic. This was not intentional but, in retrospect, it was a time when everyone retreated into his or her own world and I guess I did the same. So much uncertainty, fear and anxiety - not the most fertile ground for creativity. Personal losses abounded, including, for me, the loss of my older sister who died alone in a nursing home, from Covid and other health problems. I could not be with her and, even though talking with her on Facetime was allowed, her dementia had progressed to the point where she couldn't really understand what was going on. It was heartbreaking. We also lost our sweet cat Perry who died of oral cancer at the age of 18. Of course, others had much worse losses and I'm grateful that my husband, my daughter, her partner, and I are in good health as the pandemic has quieted down, at least for now.
And now our world is rocked by a senseless war begun by a dictator who is driving people from their country and killing many for no reason other than his maniacal desire for power. We watch, helplessly, as Ukranians - good, hard working people - flee their homes in the face of possible extinction, while bombs explode in their neighborhoods, hospitals and schools. Our news reports are filled with graphic images, leaving us sickened by Putin's disregard for human life. We donate to agencies who provide help to the victims, but it doesn't feel like enough.
I've been posting on Instagram during the pandemic - little stitcheries and drawings - but right now I'm feeling the need to get back to blogging. I feel like I want to write more than a brief comment on a bit of artwork. I'd like to try some new things and add a bit more heart to my work. Unfortunately, I'm finding Blogger a bit more difficult to navigate than it was two years ago, but I'll do my best. Hopefully, my next post will include some photos!Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-30239593938239156382019-12-30T15:47:00.000-05:002019-12-30T15:47:21.196-05:002019 Reflections<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week Bill and I went to Toronto to spend Christmas with our daughter Kate and her partner Jason. There was the usual mad rush to get projects finished, gifts purchased and wrapped, and cards written beforehand. We also wanted to make sure that Perry was all set up comfortably with a new bed and plenty of food as our neighbor would be coming in to feed him.<br />
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When everything was done and we were finally on the plane, I had a sudden urge, being away from my usual surroundings, to write down some thoughts. There was a little notebook in my purse and, in it, I wrote continuously, for more than a hour, about the things that had happened during this tumultuous year. I spilled out my feelings about my friend Ann's death, my grieving process, battles with my brother, the death of my aunt, my sister's decline, the loss of our little Rosie cat and sadness over Jason's mom's recent death. It felt like a cleansing ritual and when it was done I could feel a weight lifted from my shoulders. I also wrote about small successes, projects I had finished and friends I had connected with. Finally, I acknowledged all the blessings I have and promised myself to appreciate them more.<br />
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That done, we had a wonderful trip, walking around Toronto neighborhoods, eating dinner at a cozy diner and brunch at the Art Deco decorated Drake Hotel. Kate cooked a turkey dinner for us on Christmas day and we all went to see the new Star Wars movie on Boxing Day, followed by dinner at an atmospheric Italian restaurant! Best of all was spending time with our daughter and hearing about her plans for the future. She loves her job and her life in Canada. so we're happy that she is happy. That's all a parent can wish for.<br />
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Now, back at home, I'm looking forward to a new year, filled with possibilities. I finished this piece right before we left, and plan to do a lot more embroidery in the year to come.<br />
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Also, before Christmas, I did a big reorganization of my sewing room/studio, but there is much more purging to do. I'll share some pictures in my next post!<br />
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I hope that whoever reads this has a very happy New Years Eve and much happiness in 2020.<br />
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<br />Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-10707453689853385852019-07-06T13:17:00.000-05:002019-07-06T22:35:03.337-05:00A Visit with my SisterSome of my readers may know that I have an older sister who resides in a nursing home. She is unfortunate enough to have contracted Fronto Temporal Dementia, which affects her cognitive ability and moods. For many years we have struggled with this and it has been a difficult road for her and for our whole family.<br />
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When I visit my sister, I always try to bring something entertaining to share with her - music, books, flowers, etc. Yesterday I brought her hydrangeas from my garden and photos of other flowers that are blooming now as well as pictures of our house. She seemed to enjoy looking at them.<br />
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After that, she seemed to be deep in thought and I asked her what she was thinking. Without a bit of rancor or jealousy she said, "When you get home, I want you to kneel on your front stairs and kiss them, and thank God for your home." </div>
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I tried to incorporate all sorts of people, races, left handed and right handed, meat eaters and vegetarians, and even a dog! Fun to do, but a lot of little carrots to cut out!<br />
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I also did this piece called "Fruit From the Tree" (I'm terrible at naming artwork), for which I painted pieces of lace to create this lady's hairdo. The face was done with painted and stitched fabric.</div>
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Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-40543187752962325922019-05-08T12:29:00.000-05:002019-05-08T12:29:13.892-05:00Back again!It has been such a long time since I blogged. All of a sudden, it seems, Instagram has captured my attention and that's where I have been posting, but I definitely don't want my little blog to be abandoned.<br />
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Sadly, the beginning of the year revolved around the terrible sickness and subsequent death of my dear friend of more than 50 years, Ann. She was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer last June and spent the last ten months of her life in unrelenting pain. We talked or emailed nearly every day of that time, and I felt privileged to witness her upbeat attitude and real courage in the face of certain death.<br />
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Now that a bit of time has passed and going forward, I will remember my friend Ann as she was before her illness - full of fun, sassy and irreverent, while being one of the most compassionate and caring people I've ever known. For the past decade, she served as a hospital chaplain and touched the lives of many families going through very difficult challenges, but she always brought hope and humor to everyone she encountered.<br />
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My favorite memory with Ann was the trip we took together to Tuscany in 2010. It was a cooking school trip, and we learned to make pasta in the farmhouses of Tuscan families, drank wine produced from their vineyards, saw cheese being made from their sheep's milk and visited quaint villages in the Italian countryside. Lots of fun and we ended the trip with a memorable few days spent in Rome, where we stayed in a lovely hotel very close to the Vatican. </div>
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I'll always be grateful to have had such a wonderful friend. We counted on each other for support and advice, laughed together over the absurdities of life, knew everything about each other's families, shared goals and dreams and really cared about each other. I will miss her every day, while being grateful for the gift of such a lovely friend.</div>
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<br />Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-8853205205810321282019-01-02T13:37:00.001-05:002019-01-02T23:18:00.642-05:00A Fresh New YearI'm always glad to welcome a new year, and 2019 is no exception.<br />
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2018 was a tough year for me and many others. The political mess in our country has hung like a black cloud over everything and I have spent too much time dwelling upon it. My dearest friend and her husband came to visit in May, then went home to California where she was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. She is not doing well. Other things have been on my mind and I tend to let them get to me. I need an attitude adjustment!</div>
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I also feel so fortunate to have the time and inclination to be creative. I have a vey amazing network of artist friends and see them frequently, as well as the opportunity to take classes from fiber artist <a href="https://amyropple.weebly.com/about.html">Amy Ropple</a>, who is also a good friend. </div>
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For the coming year, I have plans for some new projects, first of which will be new artwork for an upcoming exhibit by the Arts Collaborative I belong to. The theme is Arts and Edibles - artwork relating to food and eating, as well as a special exhibit centering around food labels! Time to start working on those!</div>
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Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-71326746279568997942018-11-13T22:30:00.001-05:002018-11-13T22:30:23.864-05:00Back again!I have to say, I'm an expert at avoiding doing things that are close to my heart. I have a mess of art ideas percolating in my brain that I haven't even begun to realize and, much as I love my blog, I keep it tucked away in a corner of my brain and keep saying, "I'll get to it!"<br />
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Well, here I am again and it's Autumn, my favorite season. I've been doing some embroidery, applique artwork and a bit of playing with cut paper, and here are a few of my recent projects<br />
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I finally finished and framed the fabric applique portrait of my parents which I had begun a few years ago. The figures were done but I wasn't happy with the original background, so I built a new one around them! The stone wall was made from many different pieces of fabric and stitched in place with a zig zag machine stitch. The picture was inspired by a 1940s photo of my parents and I added a yellow rose in my dad's hand. He grew yellow "peace" roses and often cut one for my mom and left it in a bud vase on the kitchen table for her. It feels good to have finished this.<br />
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Here's a little embroidery I did</div>
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and a page for the fabric cat book I'm working on.</div>
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And this month I've been working on some cut paper people,</div>
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Last month, my husband Bill, daughter Kate and her </div>
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boyfriend Jason gave me a beautiful 70th birthday party!</div>
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Our house was filled with wonderful, creative friends </div>
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and neighbors and it was so much fun!</div>
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70!!</div>
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I can't believe it!</div>
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Anyway, here's my take on getting older:</div>
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...among other things!</div>
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Hope everyone who reads this is doing well.</div>
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<br />Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-2342365759970964052018-08-04T13:41:00.002-05:002018-08-04T13:41:31.881-05:00Things to Come<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm writing this as though someone is reading it, although it seems that I've lost most of my readers by leaving this poor blog neglected. Too many irons in the fire is my excuse, with Instagram and another <a href="http://aroundthecreativetable.blogspot.com/">blog</a> about my stitching group (hop over there if you want to see some beautiful handwork) as well as Facebook distracting me.</div>
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But then yesterday I went over to visit my friend Simone's<a href="http://simone-lindengrove.blogspot.com/"> blog</a> and some of her links and remembered how enjoyable blogging can be. Thanks, Simone!</div>
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This morning was very dark and rainy - the kind of day when you need to turn the lights on,</div>
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which can be cozy, but it is also extremely hot and humid.</div>
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I'm grateful that our air conditioning is back in service now after some mice built a nest in the electrical box in the outside compressor and gnawed through one of the wires! All fixed now, thank goodness.</div>
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This is our dining room which looks out on the porch. Over the table is my mom's chandelier, a bit outdated, but which I love as it reminds me of her. On the table is a stack of fabrics which I recently washed and pressed and will soon cut up for a lap quilt. Things to come!!</div>
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Also, here are some fabrics I'm looking at for a new blog header design. I want to reconfigure my blog, but I'm pretty inept. I always struggle with Blogger, but I'll see what I can come up with.</div>
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THINGS to COME!!</div>
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I love this:</div>
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Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-34906448186403751442018-05-19T22:58:00.001-05:002018-05-20T19:02:03.849-05:00Hello Spring!This seems like the perfect time to come back to my blog. It's May and springtime is finally kicking in after some very un-springlike weather in April! The little spring-green leaves are heady in their sweetness and flowering trees are popping up everywhere. Our kinetic sculpture, Ollie the Owl, is flapping his wings in the breeze and the daffodils are in full bloom.<br />
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The last few months have been filled with lots of stitching and making. I impulsively agreed to participate in a couple of local exhibits, which gave me the incentive to create some new pieces. The first exhibit, which took place in early March, was called Art and Edibles, with a theme of food and drink.<br />
I decided to focus on one of my favorite beverages, coffee, and to add a bit of humor to it. And so, that first cup in the morning, a cat waiting to be fed...."7:10 AM".<br />
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The next exhibit, which took place in March, had a 60's theme and was called "Flower Power". My subject matter was pretty obvious, but I really enjoyed making my flower child. A large piece for me, she measures 16x20 inches and I stretched it over a canvas with no frame. I used a combination of appliqué, machine and hand embroidery, and it now is hanging in my studio.</div>
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I also did this smaller picture of a loosely textured flower with raw edged appliquéd leaves on a textured fabric background, also stretched over a canvas.</div>
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Finally, I was part of our local Arts Collaborative's Spring Show, where I showed the previous pictures as well as a few older ones. All of the shows were fun and well attended, and it's nice now to have a break from exhibits until the Fall comes around.</div>
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It's the evening of January first and I'm feeling a bit reflective, as I suddenly realize that this is my 12th year of blogging. It's also the year I'll be celebrating my 70th birthday. The latter fact seems impossible to me, yet it is true.<br />
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This has been a tough year in many ways, but I feel so fortunate to have something I'm passionate about which gives me joy and makes me feel fulfilled. Creativity buoys me up, both when I draw or stitch something beautiful, as well as when I enjoy and appreciate the work of other artists. I feel like I know so many creative people, through organizations I belong to, groups I stitch with, classes I take, bloggers I've become friends with, Instagram friends and others I've known over the years. Making, drawing, stitching, painting, beading, creating - these pursuits have been my salvation through good times and bad, and I'm very glad to have had a love for them ever since I was a child. They truly make life more joyful and even magical.<br />
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I've decided that my word for 2018 will be "SOAR". I want to fully commit myself to art-making this year, do a series of fiber art pictures for an exhibit, be more imaginative with my ideas and try to create stories with my images. I'm excited to try some new ideas and see where they take me.<br />
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Our first snowfall coated tree branches, utility wires and rooftops with a heavy white frosting - really quite beautiful to see. Our snow thrower was in the shop for repairs at the time, and my husband gallantly shoveled everything by himself. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"> Rosie is missing her brother Angus, sometimes wandering around the house meowing, but she is also enjoying her new stature as queen of the house. She seems to enjoy all of our extra attention. Although they didn't seem to get along that well, Angus and Rosie were together with us since they were kittens, so I'm sure she is wondering where he is. Really miss our little boy.</span></div>
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On the creative side, I made this cut paper picture for the feast of St. Lucy on December 13. Her face is drawn and shaded with colored pencils and a bit of acrylic paint. It feels so good to create something, I have to ask myself why I don't do it every day. It seems to be a constant question for me, with an obvious solution - just do it!! Hmmm...New Year's resolution?</div>
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We are moving into true November weather now, with cooler days and leaves tumbling down. I'll have to move our little space heater from the garage to our enclosed porch, where I love to work.<br />
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I'm starting the month off with this fiber weaving, which incorporates yarn, fabric and ribbon. I'm going to work on it a bit more, but this is a start. My theme for AEDM is to do whatever strikes my fancy. I've participated 6 times in this challenge and have always enjoyed it. I'm planning to post once or twice a week, hopefully with creative work I've been working on. It feels good this year not to have any shows or sales to plan for during the holidays, so I have time to play!</div>
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Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-57747965149481004972017-10-14T19:51:00.001-05:002017-10-14T19:51:44.110-05:00Cacti and StitchesHello Friends,<br />
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My husband and I went to an Antiques Marketplace in New Hampshire recently, and I came home with this sweet dish garden of succulents. The elderly couple who sold it to us seemed really delighted with the sale, which made it seem all the sweeter.<br />
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Honestly, I've been feeling a bit down in the dumps lately. I try to stay "up", realizing that others have far worse problems than I have, but the constant negativity in politics, plus the strain of dealing with a family member with dementia has been taking its toll on me. Also, I've been doing a lot of thinking about my artwork, as I skip around from one medium to another, trying different things. I'm often influenced by what I see on Pinterest or Instagram and get too engrossed in the work of other creatives, admiring and praising their work, while being unsure about my own. I'd like to find one medium I love (I'm pretty sure it's fabric!) and stick with it.<br />
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What keep me going are my classes with <a href="http://amyropple.com/">Amy</a>, and my Thursday morning <a href="http://aroundthecreativetable.blogspot.com/">stitch group</a> - creative women working and laughing together. A few friends and I meet at Amy's house on Tuesday nights, taking a continuous stream of classes. There are usually little dogs under our feet, cats making rare appearances, and a parrot or two talking (or singing) in the background. In our last class, Amy made a digital copy on fabric of a photo chosen by each of us. I chose a print of Matisse's "Goldfish Bowl". I stitched the goldfish with some slightly metallic thread, which gave them a little shimmer. I'm still working on the leaves and will post the finished piece when it's done. Our next class, which begins this week, is an introduction to weaving.<br />
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And finally, that Thursday morning stitch group I mentioned has moved from our friend Susie's dining room, to a cottage she had built in her back yard. She named it "Freedom Cottage", filled it with a large table and chairs, sewing and ironing tables and two comfy armchairs. I made her this fabric picture as a "cottage warming" gift. Such a charming place for our meetings!</div>
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We're moving into cooler weather, although warmer days keep popping up. Soon enough the snow will come, so I'm planning to get out and enjoy these fall days as much as possible!</div>
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I love Autumn.</div>
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The changing leaves always seem like a miracle to me, even though I've been a New Englander most of my life. I think, somewhere in my subconscious, that I associate Fall with starting a new school year, and I remember vividly shuffling through orange and gold and red leaves on my way to the bus stop. I was one of those kids who loved going to school!</div>
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Today I drove around my town, looking for the first signs of Autumn. It has been fairly warm around here lately, so the seasonal leaf change is just beginning. </div>
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A couple of early leaf changers..</div>
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Since I last blogged, I've been doing some projects that were very enjoyable.</div>
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For my friend Amy's birthday, I made this necklace - just for fun.</div>
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It has all of her pets in a row - yes, it is amazing how many pets she has!</div>
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This is a little embroidery I did on a car trip with my husband...</div>
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And these are some fabrics I dyed in a shibori class over the summer.</div>
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This was something I had never thought of doing, but I'm so glad I took the class!</div>
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Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-60610274871528694892017-07-24T13:07:00.001-05:002017-08-05T08:02:53.623-05:00100 Day Challenge Completed!I'm so happy to have done the 100 Day Challenge. It taught me some valuable lessons about perseverance and how much I love being creative. I'll have a longer post about it soon, along with pictures I haven't posted, but meanwhile, here's a little lady I embroidered last week. She'll be part of a fabric book I'll tell you about later.<br />
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I haven't decided on a name for her yet, but I know it will be "Mrs." Something!</div>
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So glad you stopped by -</div>
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<span style="font-family: "lucidagrande"; text-align: start;">"Lady Rose Fortescue - Hartley"</span></div>
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Judy Hartmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13895216025016558102noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7500677373009015244.post-68019551434889232342017-06-22T21:52:00.000-05:002017-09-27T12:14:06.003-05:00Catching Up <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm still doing the 100 Day Challenge -</div>
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This is Molly.</div>
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Hello again!</div>
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Although I haven't posted here for a few days,</div>
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I have been working on faces!</div>
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This is Randall...</div>
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Since he is Felice's best friend, I put them together in my sketchbook.</div>
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Julie was originally done as a <a href="http://judyhartman.blogspot.com/2017/05/more-faces.html">line drawing</a>,</div>
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And Enid, whom I had originally drawn with her hair in curlers,</div>
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Finally Marian, done as a pencil sketch,</div>
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rounded off my week.</div>
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I've come to look forward to making a face, a person.</div>
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a bit of a story each day.</div>
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I wonder what I'll attempt when this 100 day project </div>
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Maybe some stitching?</div>
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We'll see!</div>
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Hope you've had a wonderful weekend!</div>
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